Spring Chicken And Asparagus Recipes

SPRING STEW OF CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Scatter shallots in bottom of a 2-quart souffle dish.
• At the knobby, small end of each chicken leg, cut through skin and tendons.
• Arrange legs and thighs along the inside rim of the souffle dish. Place breast halves, bone side up, in center of dish. Fit wings in between legs and thighs. Mound asparagus in center of dish. Pour broth over all. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent for 10 minutes.
• With dish in oven, slit plastic. Stir in dissolved cornstarch by sticking wooden spoon through slit. Cover slit with a square of wrap as a patch. Cook at 100 percent for three minutes.
• Uncover and stir in lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately

SPRING ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the chicken thighs in a large shallow roasting tin, season and toss with the olive oil, lemon zest and wedges, shallots, rosemary and tarragon. Arrange the chicken thighs, skin-side up, and roast for 40-50 mins until the skin is crisp and golden.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 3 mins or until tender, adding the courgettes and peas for the final minute.
• Drain the vegetables and toss in with the chicken, coating well with the cooking juices. Crumble over the feta and serve.

LEMON ROASTED SPRING CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Arrange the chicken pieces, onion wedges, garlic, lemon slices, asparagus and peas in a roasting tin in a single layer, then sprinkle over the oregano, drizzle with the olive oil and pour over the stock. Give everything a good stir to mix well, then dot the butter over the chicken pieces and season well. Cover the whole tin with foil and bake for 30 mins.
• Remove the foil and bake for 20-30 mins more until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, and the vegetables are tender.
• Heat the grill to high. Put the tin under the grill for a few minutes to crisp up the chicken skin, if needed, being careful not to let the asparagus catch. Serve straight from the tin, or on a platter, with crusty bread to mop up the juices.

SPRING CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Soak 5-10 toothpicks in water to cover.
• Flatten chicken breasts slightly - to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Wrap each breast around 5 asparagus spears; secure with toothpicks.
• Place in a lightly greased 9x13x2 inch baking dish.
• In a small bowl whisk together the oil, lemon juice, basil, thyme, pepper and salt; pour over chicken/asparagus bundles.
• Cover asparagus tips with aluminum foil.
• Cover entire pan with aluminum foil and bake at 350F for 15 minutes.
• Remove top aluminum foil covering (leave the covers on the asparagus tips).
• Sprinkle with green onions.
• Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until the chicken juices run clear and asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Remove bundles to a serving platter and keep warm.
• In a saucepan, combine chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth; stir in pan juices.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Remove toothpicks from bundles.
• Serve one bundle per plate topped with sauce.

SPRING CHICKEN FRICASSEE WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• While the oil heats, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken to the pan and brown on all sides.
• As the chicken pieces finish browning, remove them to a plate and set aside.
• Turn the heat down to medium and add the onion.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to wilt, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Return the chicken to the skillet.
• Add the wine, let it boil rapidly for a minute and stir with a wooden spoon to remove any bits that may be stuck to the pan.
• Add the chicken broth, turn down the heat so that the mixture simmers slowly and place a lid, slightly ajar, over the skillet.
• Cook until the chicken is completely tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a small pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the asparagus and cook until it is crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes, then drain.
• Add the asparagus and peas to the chicken, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes to heat through.
• To serve, heat the cooked potatoes and divide them among 4 bowls.
• Add chicken, asparagus and peas to each bowl and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

• Place asparagus in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and garlic in remaining oil until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in the lemon juice, zest and butter; heat through. Remove from the heat. Drain fettuccine; toss with chicken mixture and asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese.

SAUCY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• If desired, partially cook asparagus; drain. Place the asparagus in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange chicken over asparagus. , In a bowl, mix soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder; pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.